Firefighter Costumes - They Are Not Just for Halloween Anymore

Firefighter costumes are a long-time Halloween favorite. Everyone who's seen young children around real-life firefighters knows kids instinctively recognize their heroism. And they want to be like their heroes. It's no surprise that firefighter costumes are popular every year when it's time for trick-or-treating.

But why limit ourselves to once a year? Firefighter costumes are so sharp-looking, so inspirational, that kids of all ages have a good reason to wear them with pride, year-round. Here are some of the best times for wearing firefighter costumes, even after the last pumpkin has been taken down, the last candy bar has been handed out, and all the scarecrows, ghosts, and black cats are safely put away in storage:

Christmas

Many children ask for fire trucks, fireman bedding, and other types of firefighter equipment during the holiday season. It only makes sense to break out the firefighter costumes and have a total fireman party, with all available firefighting paraphernalia. Plus, we could all use a friendly reminder of the importance of fire safety when we're around so many electric lights, candles, and stray pine needles.

Birthdays

Birthday boys and girls want to look special on their special day. Can you think of a better way to do that than by proudly wearing a firefighter costume? Me neither.

International Firefighters' Day

Did you know that many people celebrate International Firefighters' Day on May 4? Traditionally, that day was celebrated as the day of Saint Florian, the patron saint of firefighters. According to legend, Florian, a general in the Roman Army, rescued a whole village from fire by using a single bucket of water to put the flames out. Thanks to the efforts of an Australian named JJ Edmondson, May 4 is now a global celebration of the dedicated heroes who risk their lives every day to protect us from harm.

There's a special red and blue ribbon that's commonly worn on International Firefighters' Day. You might want to add it to your costume on the Fourth of May. The red symbolizes fire and the blue symbolizes water. You can put the ribbon anywhere - in the lapel of your jacket, on your helmet, on a fire truck, and many other places. Use your imagination!

Since it's International Firefighters' Day, you might want to wear the firefighter costumes of a nation other than the United States. It's a good way to affirm the international brotherhood of firefighters. Bravery wears many different uniforms, and firefighters are heroes in any language.

(There's a Facebook page for International Firefighters' Day. Why not search for it, then show your support by signing up as a friend?)

The date of your local firefighters' parade

Do you live near Winchester, Virginia; Nyack, New York; New London, Connecticut; or Galveston, Texas? All of those places have held firefighters' parades, and some of them do it frequently. Take a look around you. Do a web search. You might be surprised to discover the celebrations of firefighters that are happening at a place near you. They provide opportunities to wear your firefighter costumes with pride, to stand tall and proud alongside these hard-working heroes.

So when you're taking off your firefighter costumes on Halloween, be of good cheer. There are many other opportunities to wear them year-round. Take advantage of them. You'll be glad you did.


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